Massage Therapy
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Swedish & Relaxation
Swedish techniques include gliding and kneading strokes, combined with compression, rocking, and friction to bring more relaxation and ease to our tissues.
FAQ: "Do you offer "deep tissue" massage?"
The answer is: it depends what you mean by "deep tissue." Deep tissue massage is different for every body. Often firm pressure can cause your body to brace and tense up, thus being counterproductive to tissue relaxation. How firm pressure is applied is very important - I use very firm pressure discerningly and slowly so that your body can adapt, respond, and shift in response to the pressure & the pain response can be lessened.
Remember, it doesn’t need to hurt to work.
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Sarga Bodywork
Sarga Bodywork the broad surface of the practitioners foot to deliver slow deep-tissue to engage the myofascial system.
“Feet are amazing manual therapy tools, and as bodyworkers, the ability to perform massage with our feet opens up a whole new set of biomechanical options. Barefoot massage is an ancient practice, most notably in parts of Asia and the Pacific, and this practice encompasses manual therapy techniques that are applied to recipients' bodies with the practitioner's bare feet. These techniques often mimic massage techniques applied with therapists' hands, however a notable difference is that barefoot massage techniques are less "pointed" and have the ability to deliver deeper, more consistent pressure due to the broader contact surface area of therapists' feet and the gravitational force that can be accessed for the delivery of the techniques.”
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Hot Stones
Hot stones help relax tense tissues, work into deeper muscles, and cultivate relaxation.
Stones are heated to 125-135 degrees and used to apply medium and firm pressure. The targeted heat of the stones, as well as their added weight for applying pressure, makes them an excellent tool for tense areas.
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Cupping
While a lot of massage techniques utilize downward pressure on the tissues, cupping uses “negative pressure” or suction. Additionally, cupping is a novel stimulation for our nervous system, helping to aid in the release of chronic tension.
Sometimes cupping may feel like a gentle hug from an octopus, sometimes more like if your vacuum hose got stuck on your skin, but the intensity is adjustable and adaptable to find the right level for you. Jae communicates throughout the process to ensure your comfort.
Depending on your goals for your session, cupping can be involved during your whole treatment, for one or two areas of your body, or not at all.
Learn more about cupping here.
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Myofascial
Our fascia creates a continuous web throughout our bodies. The tissues that make up our fascia respond more slowly to touch, so myofascial work is slower and more sustained in order to work with these connective tissue fibers and guide them to change
Working with the fascia can have body-wide benefits and increase relaxation. The pace of this work can also be very soothing to the nervous system.
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Stretching
Assisted stretching is helpful to integrate all the work during a massage therapy session.
I will gently cue your breathing and communicate to find a safe and effective level of stretch.
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Lymphatic Drainage
Helps to stimulate and support the lymphatic system, especially with mild swelling or edema and in injury recovery.
Lymphatic drainage involves light, rhythmic strokes that are calming and “downregulating” to our systems.
Prenatal Massage
Relaxing and safe bodywork to help pregnant clients.
Bodies undergo many changes during and after pregnancy. For many people, massage is safe throughout! Massage can help with a broad spectrum of elements: from pain or tension of physical changes to the need for stress-relief and rest.
Bolsters are used to comfortably position clients in reclining and side-lying positions throughout their massage.
Available to pregnant clients with doctor's approval.
SESSION LENGTHS:
60, 75, or 90 min
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Swedish & Relaxation
Swedish techniques include gliding and kneading strokes, combined with compression, rocking, and friction to bring more relaxation and ease to our tissues.
FAQ: "Do you offer "deep tissue" massage?"
The answer is: it depends what you mean by "deep tissue." Deep tissue massage is different for every body. Often firm pressure can cause your body to brace and tense up, thus being counterproductive to tissue relaxation. How firm pressure is applied is very important - I use very firm pressure discerningly and slowly so that your body can adapt, respond, and shift in response to the pressure & the pain response can be lessened.
Remember, it doesn’t need to hurt to work.
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Cupping
While a lot of massage techniques utilize downward pressure on the tissues, cupping uses “negative pressure” or suction. Additionally, cupping is a novel stimulation for our nervous system, helping to aid in the release of chronic tension.
Sometimes cupping may feel like a gentle hug from an octopus, sometimes more like if your vacuum hose got stuck on your skin, but the intensity is adjustable and adaptable to find the right level for you. Jae communicates throughout the process to ensure your comfort.
Depending on your goals for your session, cupping can be involved during your whole treatment, for one or two areas of your body, or not at all.
Learn more about cupping here.
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Myofascial
Our fascia creates a continuous web throughout our bodies. The tissues that make up our fascia respond more slowly to touch, so myofascial work is slower and more sustained in order to work with these connective tissue fibers and guide them to change
Working with the fascia can have body-wide benefits and increase relaxation. The pace of this work can also be very soothing to the nervous system.
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Stretching
Assisted stretching is helpful to integrate all the work during a massage therapy session.
I will gently cue your breathing and communicate to find a safe and effective level of stretch.
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Lymphatic Drainage
Helps to stimulate and support the lymphatic system, especially with mild swelling or edema and in injury recovery.
Lymphatic drainage involves light, rhythmic strokes that are calming and “downregulating” to our systems.
accessibility:
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MADISON:
Massage table is 32” wide 63” long and is rated to hold 600lbs of dynamic pressure. The chair in my office is rated to hold 800 lbs.
MANLIUS:
Massage table is 32” wide 63” long and is rated to hold 1000lbs of dynamic pressure. The chair in my office is rated to hold 500 lbs.
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Masking is not required for clients.
Jae will continue to wear a mask (KN94) during sessions.
There is an air purifier running in each treatment room.
I sanitize high-touch surfaces between each client.
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MADISON
The front entrance has 3 porch steps. A ramp is available on the side of the building.
Please let me know in advance if you will use the ramp to ensure side entrance is unlocked.
MANLIUS
There is one flight of stairs up to the office.
Please contact Jae to discuss accessibility needs!
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Yes, there may be times when receiving massage therapy would not be safe or helpful.
Active infections: massage is not advised if you currently have an active infection - respiratory (cold, flu, etc), skin infections, or anywhere in your body.
Certain conditions will require approval from your primary care physician to book your massage. These include: pregnancy, cancer.
Some conditions may require adaptations to your massage treatment, possibly avoiding certain body parts or adapting pressure or techniques used. These include: pregnancy, unmanaged high blood pressure, recent injuries or surgeries, compromised immune system, acute liver or kidney disorders, acute autoimmune disorders, surgical implants, advanced diabetes.
Your safety and health is the highest priority. I will communicate fully if there are any reasons massage is not advisable, or if we need to get approval from your doctor. If massage is not appropriate for you at a certain time, we can always make a plan for future treatments or talk about other safe, therapeutic bodywork or movement practices.
If you're unsure if massage is safe for you, contact Jae to talk it through!
about your
massage therapy session:
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Intake: you and Jae will get to know each other by talking through your paperwork planning your session together
Settling in: Jae will leave the treatment room for you to undress to your comfort and lay on the table
The session: Jae will communicate throughout the session about what is happening and how you are feeling. Different modalities and techniques are used in all sessions to try to address pains, ease tensions, and help you feel more centered and grounded.
After: Jae will leave the treatment room for you to transition back into time and space. Once you are dressed and ready you can meet her outside the treatment room to check out and book your next session.
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Clients are not required to wear a mask.
If you are feeling well but have been around people who have been sick, it is very helpful if you wear a mask to your session. As a massage therapist, if I get sick I need to cancel all my appointments so as not to endanger my clients. Thus getting sick means I lose income. I appreciate your consideration in this matter!
If you are not feeling well, please reschedule your appointment!
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Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time, so that you have time to settle in, and we can check-in while still starting your session on-time.
Life happens! If you are a few minutes late you will still be able to receive your full length session.
If you are more than 20 minutes late and do not notify me, I retain the right to consider that a no-show and charge you a fee. It is up to my discretion whether we proceed with a shortened session.